News Articles
Leader’s blog – August 2025
Publish Date: 7 August 2025
At the same time, we believe the council should use its relatively strong financial position, and large amounts of CIL, for the benefit of the people who contributed that money – the residents and businesses of Wealden. There is no point in holding money for the sake of it. Amongst other things, we are stepping...
Councils and South Downs National Park Authority launch joint call for sites to meet Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople accommodation needs
Publish Date: 5 August 2025
The authorities are working together to seek to ensure that the accommodation needs of these communities are met in a fair and sustainable way, in line with national planning policy and local housing strategies. Landowners, developers, community groups, and members of the public are being invited to put forward potential sites. All suggested sites will...
Coronation Place official opening ceremony
Publish Date: 31 July 2025
Coronation Place is a 20-home, newly completed housing development in Uckfield built on the site of a former retirement living scheme in Southview Drive known as Streatfeild House, which was demolished to provide the new affordable carbon zero ready homes. 18 for social rent and two for purchase on a shared ownership basis - Two...
Housing consultation goes live to meet future needs of Wealden residents
Publish Date: 29 July 2025
The strategy sets out a clear and ambitious plan to address current and future housing needs across Wealden. The strategy has been developed to ensure that it meets our local need but also aligns with the wider East Sussex Housing Partnership Strategy. It focuses on five key priorities designed to improve the quality of life...
Annual Wealden Crematorium open day returns
Publish Date: 24 July 2025
This year’s open day will be held on 30th July 2025 between 11am-3pm with friendly crematorium staff offering guided tours to show visitors the cremation process and answering questions the public might have. Since its doors opened in 2019 the crematorium has received the Highly Commended Award from the Sussex Heritage Trust for its grounds,...